Grand Prix Weekend in Montreal is nuts. And noisy. And fun.
1. Things to Do Grand Prix Weekend
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Street fairs, free outdoor DJ sets, opera under the stars, neighborhood celebrations ... there's a fair bit of action packed into one weekend. Here's some of the more affordable events. Most are free!
2. Gilles Villeneuve Circuit: An Image Gallery Tour
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The race track was originally called the Île Notre-Dame Circuit but changed names in 1982 after Quebec racing hero Gilles Villeneuve died in a crash at the Belgian Grand Prix. Find out more about the circuit, the "Wall of Champions" as well as what's goes on at the track year round.
3. Anatomy of a Formula 1 Event
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So the actual race is technically two hours long but the brouhaha emanating from those 120 minutes easily covers a week. Ever wonder why? What goes into the making of a Grand Prix race? Brought to you by Brad Spurgeon, your About.com Guide to Formula 1.
